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Detroit MI Kensington Station: Passport Office in Detroit MI

Last Reviewed on January 7th, 2024


Location:
Detroit MI Kensington Station
Address:
17375 Harper Ave
 
Detroit, MI 48224
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
By appointment only -
Tuesday
By appointment only -
Wednesday
By appointment only -
Thursday
By appointment only -
Friday
to make appt call 313-884-4342 -


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes

Passport Photos: Yes, the Detroit MI Kensington Station takes passport photographs onsite - Please review our guide to Passport Photos. If you want your passport photos taken before you go to the acceptance agent, here is a list of places to get passport photos in Detroit.


Detroit Passport Office: Detroit MI Kensington Station Location Overview

Detroit MI Kensington Station is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Detroit, MI you can go here for passport help. Detroit MI Kensington Station is a Postal facility that is able to witness your signature and seal your passport documents - standard processing is 4-8 weeks. This office DOES NOT issue passports, they will send your passport forms directly to a regional passport facility. There are 16 other passport acceptance agent offices located in Detroit. Detroit MI Kensington Station is located in County, Michigan.

About Detroit MI Kensington Station

Detroit MI Kensington Station is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Detroit MI Kensington Station is sort of like a special notary for the Department of State / Passport Agency in which they can "Witness" your signature and officially "Seal" your application and documents. There is a separate $35 fee for this that is paid at the time of sealing.

Needs to visit an acceptance agent
New Passports Application (Child or Adult)
Lost / Damaged Passport Replacement

Doesn't need to visit an acceptance agent
Passport Renewal
Passport Name Change Application

Passport Processing Times at Detroit MI Kensington Station

Standard Processing - Because of Covid-19, the current processing times are 10-12 weeks after submitting an application.

Expedited Processing - You can pay an extra $60 when sealing your documents at Detroit MI Kensington Station to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

Emergency Processing - (NOT AVAILABLE at Detroit MI Kensington Station): If you have proof of travel within 3 days you can request an emergency appointment at one of the regional passport offices close to Detroit. Also see our info about 3rd-party passport expediters.

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Detroit, MI

Detroit Passport Agency - 6.8 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 181.9 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 211 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Detroit MI Kensington Station

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Detroit MI Kensington Station will have pre-printed passport forms. You may also get passport forms from our website and print them on your own printer.

Passport Document Sealing / Passport Application Signature Witness - Detroit MI Kensington Station is an official Acceptance Agent as appointed by the Department of State. Certain municipal and postal employees at this location are authorized to "Witness" your signature (kind of like a notary).
NOTE: not required for passport renewals
Acceptance Agent fee is $35 (see more about Acceptance Agent Fees)

4-6 week passport expediting / 10-12-week standard passport service - These are the standard processing times for passports at any acceptance agent.

Passport Photos - They can take and print your passport photos on site, typically $10-15.

Detroit MI Kensington Station Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Wayne County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 48224, 48225, 48265, 48236, 48230, 48205, 48213, 48215, 48214, 48021, 48080, N8S 1G4, N8S 1E9, N8S 1E6, N8S 1G3, N8S 1G6, N8S 1G7, N8S 1E4, N8S 1G1

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Detroit MI Kensington Station?

Detroit MI Kensington Station does not issue passports, they are sent to a central processing facility, it will take at a minimum of 4 weeks if using expedited service and up to 12 weeks for standard processing.

I need a passport sooner than that, what are my options?

There is a regional passport office close to Detroit. That will be your fastest option for passport issuance. The Detroit Passport Agency is only 6.8 miles away.

Does Detroit MI Kensington Station charge for passports?

Detroit MI Kensington Station is an acceptance agent, Detroit MI Kensington Station does not issue passports – they do however charge the standard $35 acceptance agent fee to seal your documents, this is only required for new or replacement passport applications; renewals do not need to be sealed and thus no acceptance agent fee is required. Please see our detailed information on passport fees.

Can I get walk-in passport service at Detroit MI Kensington Station?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at Detroit MI Kensington Station? Then no. They do not issue passports, you can get walk-in passport issuance at a regional passport facility only, not local acceptance agent facilities; passport are sent to a central processing location.

Does Detroit MI Kensington Station do passport renewals?

If you have your expired or soon-to-be expired passport, it is in good condition and the validity period on your expired passport was for 10-years, then you do not even need to visit an acceptance agent. You can do your application online, print-it and send it in with new passport photos, the old passport, and the required passport fees. See our guide about passport renewals to renew your passport yourself.

Can Detroit MI Kensington Station tell me about the status of my application?

No, they are acceptance agents and have nothing to do with the application once they witness your signature and seal your application. Once an application is in-process, Detroit MI Kensington Station will not be able to assist any further.

Does Detroit MI Kensington Station take passport photos?

Yes, you can get your passport photos taken there. Please see: List of locations in Detroit to get passport photos.

What forms of payment does Detroit MI Kensington Station accept?

At Detroit MI Kensington Station, the passport acceptance fees can be paid for with a check, cash, money order or debit card. Since Detroit MI Kensington Station takes passport photos there, you can also pay for photos with the same payment methods. Passport Fees can only be paid with a check or money order.

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